5-Day Tour
Price: Starting at $2,095/person
Duration: 5 Days
Pick-Up Areas: Burlington and Killington
Enjoy a premium small-group sightseeing experience exploring Vermont's breathtaking scenery, rich history, charming villages, and authentic local culture.
In spring, summer, and fall, Vermontology Guided Tours offers 5-day guided vacation packages showcasing the very best of the Green Mountain State. With a maximum of six guests per tour, our tours provide an intimate, personalized experience that feels like traveling with a group of friends! Your package includes four nights at Snowed Inn, a charming Vermont country inn located in Killington.
Note: If flying into Vermont (Burlington International Airport), please plan to arrive the night before your tour begins. We will pick you up at your hotel in Burlington at 9:00 AM on the first day of the tour.
The best way to experience Vermont
“…I found Vermontology and it turned out to be the BEST way to experience Vermont. I booked the 5-day small-group tour with Natalia, who is simply an amazing tour guide and even more awesome person. Natalia is so warm and friendly, the week felt like we were old friends catching up on long lost time.” Read more on TripAdvisor…
Day 1
Waterbury & Stowe, VT
Our 5-Day tour begins with customer pick-up at your hotel in Burlington on Monday at 9:00 AM. We start with a visit to the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury, followed by Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Next, we head to Stowe village, where you will have time to explore and purchase lunch. From there, we take a scenic drive to Smugglers’ Notch State Park to enjoy its mountain scenery. Our final stop of the day is the historic Trapp Family Lodge, home to the same von Trapp family that inspired The Sound of Music. The day ends with drop-off at the Snowed Inn in Killington.
Day 2
Plymouth & Weston, VT
Day 2 will be spent driving VT RT 100 (one of the most scenic roads in Vermont). On this day, you will have the unique opportunity to visit the Calvin Coolidge Homestead, in historic Plymouth, Vermont. Plymouth has remained virtually unchanged since the early 1900’s, and occupies a unique place in US history: our 30th President was born there (1872), was sworn into office there (1923), and is buried there (1933). In this historic village, you will get the rare opportunity to tour the house in which he grew up, the general store, church, and a number of barns that display important antique farming tools. Just up the road you will find the Plymouth Cheese Factory, where you will have the chance to purchase many fantastic locally made cheeses. (Plymouth Cheese Factory was established by the President’s father, and is one of the oldest operating cheese factories in the United States!) Lunch is available in Weston. We will also visit Weston’s historic Vermont Country Store. The Vermont Country Store offers thousands of hard-to-find products. This day ends with customer drop-off at their hotel in Killington.
Day 3
Montpelier & Mad River Valley, VT
Day 3 begins with a trip to Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city. There we will take a guided tour of the State House (one of the nation’s oldest and best preserved state capitols still in use), with a dedicated tour guide who will teach us some history and be available to answer questions. While in Montpelier we will also visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for some maple syrup tasting. From there we will drive scenic VT RT 100 to take in stunning views from the top of Appalachian Gap, then visit the villages of Waitsfield and Warren. While in Waitsfield, we will stop at one of Vermont’s oldest covered bridges, the Big Eddy Covered Bridge. Built in 1833, this historic bridge spans the Mad River and sits at the heart of the Mad River Valley, offering a classic New England photo opportunity. Lunch is available for purchase at the Warren Store, a uniquely Vermont experience with great local food. The Warren Store features its own deli, bakery, wine shop, and gift store. It is situated on the Mad River, which makes for some truly relaxing scenery. The Warren Covered Bridge (which is within walking distance from the store) crosses the Mad River and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This day ends with customer drop-off at their hotel in Killington.
Day 4
Woodstock & Quechee, VT
Day 4 begins with a drive to nearby historic Woodstock, Vermont. Here you will meet with a ranger from the National Park Service and explore the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion. (This mansion is of historical significance, and also contains a large collection of Hudson River School paintings.) Lunch is available for purchase in downtown Woodstock, followed by free time to explore the local sites, such as art galleries, historical houses, and a covered bridge. After that we will take a short drive to Taftsville to visit the Taftsville Covered Bridge, Vermont’s second-longest covered bridge. Our next destination will be Simon Pearce glassblowing studio in Quechee. From hand-thrown pottery to lead-free crystal glassware made with custom molds and purpose-built furnaces, each handcrafted piece carries a story that lends meaning, authenticity, and grace to every use. Here you will witness an in-person glassblowing demonstration. Our last stop of the day will be at the 165-foot deep Quechee Gorge (Vermont’s deepest glacial gorge), which formed some 13,000 years ago. This day ends with customer drop-off at their hotel in Killington.
Vermontology Tours
“We arrived a few days early to do some exploring in New Hampshire and Vermont and it was fun, however the tour that we went on with Natalia was far superior. Natalia’s knowledge about the country and its history were so welcomed. We learned fascinating facts . We saw beautiful sites that will remain in my memory for years to come. Her heart was to give us the best experience possible. She succeeded.
Our stay at the Casa Bella Inn was extraordinary. Franco and Susan were not only gracious hosts and fantastic cooks, but also became precious friends. What a great trip. We were sad when it
ended.” Read more on TripAdvisor…
Day 5
Selburne Farms & Shelburne Museum, VT
On our final day of the tour, we will travel North to Shelburne, Vermont, for a visit to two locations: Shelburne Museum and Shelburne Farms. Shelburne Museum features 39 buildings on 40 acres and over 150,000 works of art, including paintings, antiques, textiles, antique tools, and more. One of our favorite attractions there is the Steamboat Ticonderoga, a 220-foot National Historic Landmark that portrays life on the ship as it was in 1923. A tour through Shelburne Museum is self-guided; you will have plenty time to explore the exhibits at your own pace. Lunch is available for purchase on the premises. After that, we will visit Shelburne Farms, a nonprofit education center for sustainability, 1,400 acres working farm, and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain. Our tour will conclude at the end of the day with drop-off (Friday 4:00 PM) at your hotel or the Burlington International Airport.
A personalised experience of Vermont like no other! A must-do!
“It’s going to be hard to capture the magical 5-day tour I had with Natalia’s guided Vermontology. Firstly, the name is absolutely right – this is more than just a checklist of Vermont must-dos; it’s a deep immersion in Vermont’s people, culture, stunning landscape, breathtaking colours and its special delights. Secondly, where else would you have a door-to-door and end-to-end package tour of this sort? Natalia picks up her guests from their hotel in Burlington with luggage and at the end of the first day, drops them off at the chosen B&B for the tour. Pick up every day is from the B&B and on the last day, she drops you off at your destination in Burlington. Did I mention that full breakfasts and 3-course dinners every day were included? And then of course the tour – while we covered major villages/towns such as Waterbury, Stowe, Woodstock, Killington, Weston, etc and attractions such as Ben & Jerry’s, delicious apple cider, cheese tastings, the Von Trapp family lodge, quaint covered bridges, waterfalls, fairy-tale fall-colour lined roads, spectacular views, and much much more, it is Natalia’s customisation that makes it special. As a resident who truly loves Vermont, she takes you to places that only residents would know and love, she knows the best (quirky, off-beat, homely) places to eat, and when to keep your camera ready. She does not accommodate more than 6 people in a tour which is a great decision. In our tour, there were 4 guests which meant it was possible to become good friends over the course of 5 days. The biggest USP of Vermontology is of course Natalia – her energy, passion, enthusiasm, attention to each guest’s needs, the way she goes out of the way to show you delightful and little known corners of Vermont, the effort she makes to ensure you have a great time.” Read more on TripAdvisor…
Tour Summary
Price:
$2,095/person (Spring & Summer)
$2,795/person (Fall)
Duration: 5 Days
Pick-Up Areas: Burlington & Killington
Includes
- A 5-day Vermontology guided tour (6 customers max; in a spacious Toyota Sienna minivan)
- Four nights lodging at Snowed Inn in Killington, VT
- Expanded continental breakfast (4 days)
- Customer pick-up and drop-off
- 2 people minimum when booking (singles add $895)
- Admission Fees to Attractions
Does Not Include
- Lunch and Dinner (restaurants available nearby)
- Tour Guide Gratuity
- Taxes & Online Booking Fees
Note: If two beds in one room are needed, please inquire before booking.